The new Seniors Active Living Centre in the Sandford Community Centre in the Township of Uxbridge has received $41,250 in annual funding.
This year, Uxbridge is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the first six Elderly Persons’ Centres; now known as Seniors Active Living Centre programs—established under the Elderly Persons’ Centres Act, 1966. That’s six decades of expanding access to programs that help more seniors stay active, healthy, and socially connected, ultimately improving their overall well‑being, said a township statement.
“This $41,233 investment in the Sandford Seniors Active Living Centre will help ensure local seniors have opportunities to stay active, build meaningful social connections and remain engaged in community life,” said Peter Bethlenfalvy, MPP for Pickering‑Uxbridge. “Our government is proud to support programs that help older adults in Uxbridge maintain their independence and age well close to home”
This year, Ontario is investing a record amount of close to $23 million to support 416 Seniors Active Living Centre (SALCs) programs across the province, including 97 new ones.
“This funding is pivotal for seniors in our community, particularly for those living in our rural areas. As we age, it can become far too easy to feel isolated and less active, especially when living outside the urban area. This new facility will help change that. The new Ux55+ Senior Active Living Centre will provide a welcoming place for our 55+ population to stay connected, active and engaged in our community,” said Uxbridge Mayor Dave Barton.